klezman

ddeuddeg wrote:Set the alarm for 2:55AM (EST) to make sure I was awake to learn a simple and valuable lesson: It's far easier to get a Bandolier of Carrots than it is to get dinner reservations at The French Laundry.
At 12:00:02 (PST), the message on Open Table was "Your requested date exceeds the maximum advance reservation limit for The French Laundry. At 12:00:05, it was "There are no reservations currently available for the day you have requested. The French Laundry maintains a waitlist via the phone only. They would be happy to add your name to the list."
From not taking reservations yet to fully booked in 3 seconds. Sheeesh!

End of rant. Thanks for your patience.

a) That sucks.
b) Head down to Palo Alto and go to Baumé instead?
c) Sparky!

ddeuddeg

klezman wrote:a) That sucks.
b) Head down to Palo Alto and go to Baumé instead?
c) Sparky!

Palo Alto is a bit farther afield than we had thought of going, but I'll put it on the list for future occasions, especially since we have friends in the area. I've heard great things about Scopa in Healdsburg, we'll probably pay Zin a visit there also. Anybody know anything about the CIA over in St. Helena? The one on the Hudson River is outstanding.

Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes the special occasion is that you've got a bottle of Champagne in the fridge. - Hester Browne
Filmmaker/winemaker Francis Ford Coppola says his two professions are almost the same and that each depends on source material and takes a lot of time to perfect.
The big difference: "Today's winemakers still worry about quality."

Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

MarkDaSpark

cheron98 wrote:Except then he added the cowbell to his signature too. >.<

Backfire!

You did ask for more cowbell!!!

Just a few more days ....

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Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

klezman

ddeuddeg wrote:Palo Alto is a bit farther afield than we had thought of going, but I'll put it on the list for future occasions, especially since we have friends in the area. I've heard great things about Scopa in Healdsburg, we'll probably pay Zin a visit there also. Anybody know anything about the CIA over in St. Helena? The one on the Hudson River is outstanding.

Went to CIA (I assume you mean Greystone) a few years ago and enjoyed it. Wish I remembered more, though. There was another one in Napa city proper that we enjoyed better.

cortot20

HitAnyKey42 wrote:Why do you two do this all the time? (and not just you two, but others as well)
We know you two have each other's email addresses. Why use the stupid PM system here where you have to post in the forum about personal messages like this? It's just plain silly. Just send an email, already.

I actually don't have his email.
And I don't have facebook, or any of the other 1000+ ways to contact Mark other than this medium. So you will just have to continue to be annoyed by.......PM for you HAK.

MarkDaSpark

Yes, but I didn't want to think I was ignoring them. I suppose I should remove it ....

And Merry Sparkly Christmas to you too!

Speaking of honey bunnies, how is bunnymasseuse? I really need to get back to a NoVA/DC event someday!

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Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

CAGrl

ddeuddeg wrote:Palo Alto is a bit farther afield than we had thought of going, but I'll put it on the list for future occasions, especially since we have friends in the area. I've heard great things about Scopa in Healdsburg, we'll probably pay Zin a visit there also. Anybody know anything about the CIA over in St. Helena? The one on the Hudson River is outstanding.

Itwdswafo

It's possible that someone has bought out the restaurant for a private party, so there would be no serrations to be had on that night any how. How far ahead are you trying to book, and during what month?

MarkDaSpark

Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

MarkDaSpark

Oh the Shopping outside is frightful,
But the Wine is so delightful ...

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Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

chemvictim

Out in the snow and rain today, but managed to get my husband's Christmas Scotch. I tried to see if I could get it at Costco since it was closer, but they would not let me in to see if they had it. As if I'm going to wait in line and pay for a membership for the privilege of seeing whether they even carry the item I want.

klezman

chemvictim wrote:Out in the snow and rain today, but managed to get my husband's Christmas Scotch. I tried to see if I could get it at Costco since it was closer, but they would not let me in to see if they had it. As if I'm going to wait in line and pay for a membership for the privilege of seeing whether they even carry the item I want.

bahwm

One of our elderly choir members called yesterday afternoon and asked if we could give her a ride to church this morning. According to her, "There is sooooo much snow on my street and my car is all covered in snow! I'd really appreciate it if you could give me a ride." Me, "Sure. You got A LOT of snow? (We're only about 1.5 miles from her and only had about an inch of snow!)" Elderly choir member, "Oh, yes! You know, we are in the snow belt and part of my street really got nailed!" Me, "Wow! Really? OK, we'll pick you up at 9:25."

So, I couldn't help but wonder: How much snow did she really have? We got there to pick her up this morning and she might have had an additional half inch--but soooo much snow? Um, no! We've come to the conclusion that she really doesn't want to take chances on possibly slippery roads. She asked about a ride on Christmas Eve. That probably won't be happening--we'll be 15 miles away at our niece's house. We're not planning on coming home before the 11:30 Musical Prelude before Mass. One of the other choir members who is a little farther away will pick her up instead.

May our love be like good wine, grow stronger as it grows older. ~ Old English Toast

mother

bahwm wrote: (We're only about 1.5 miles from her and only had about an inch of snow!)" Elderly choir member, "Oh, yes! You know, we are in the snow belt and part of my street really got nailed!"

For those who never lived up that way- it's entirely possible that one neighborhood got 1.5" and another, only a couple miles away got 1.5'. It all depends on the state of Lake Erie and the direction of the winds...

polarbear22

Having a prime rib tomorrow night. Hopefully as nice looking as Mother's. (And we will let it get to room temp first, I promise.)

Any suggestions from my cellar for a Cabernet to pair with it. (Rubbed with salt, pepper, garlic, tyhme and EVOO. Served with horseradish, potatoes/mushroom au gratin and green beans.) Son and his fiancee are coming. And we will have leftovers on Christmas for just the two of us. So with your help, I will select two Cabs for with this roast.

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